Champagne Frosting
Adding a bit of champagne or sparkling wine makes this bubbly buttercream perfect for special occasions.
Servings: 30
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 2 drops red food coloring
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl with a beater or stand mixer, beat the softened butter on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating on low to incorporate then increasing to high speed. After each cup is well incorporated, repeat the process.½ cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar
- Next, add champagne, vanilla, and optional food coloring. Mix well to combine, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.¼ cup champagne, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 drops red food coloring
Notes
For a more intense flavor, heat the champagne in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat. Once boiling turn it down to medium and cook down the champagne until it is reduced to a syrup. Set aside until it cools before adding to the buttercream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg